Grand Haven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Haven

With a population of 10,412, Grand Haven is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Grand Haven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Grand Haven

Grand Haven in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Haven in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grand Haven

Plane

When flying to Grand Haven, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Haven departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 109 miles from Grand Haven. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Grand Haven, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Haven departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 109 miles from Grand Haven. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Grand Haven

Lufthansa
Good (4,668 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,640 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,007 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,751 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,577 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,549 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (746 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (485 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

Average rates range from around $273 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $318 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Haven

Most booked hotels in Grand Haven

Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 19 reviews)
$296+
Harbor House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 516 reviews)
$247+
Shoreline Inn and Conference Center Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 653 reviews)
$178+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 302 reviews)
$168+
Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring Lake
3 stars
Good (7.9, 236 reviews)
$227+
Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 502 reviews)
$157+

Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Muskegon.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Grand Haven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Muskegon.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Grand Haven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.